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ADS-B Exchange vs OpenSky Network

A side-by-side look at ADS-B Exchange and OpenSky Network. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

ADS-B Exchange

ADS-B Exchange

Travel & Location

ADS-B Exchange is a crowdsourced, volunteer-run platform that provides aircraft and flight tracking using ADS-B data. It allows aviation enthusiasts and pilots to share ADS-B signals received by home-based receivers to create a global real-time flight tracking network.

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OpenSky Network

OpenSky Network

Network & Admin

The OpenSky Network is an open-source community of hobbyists, academics, and companies building a large global network of low-cost sensors to monitor aircraft in real-time. The sensors use software-defined radio technology to track aircraft location, altitude, velocity and identity.

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